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SENTRON 3VL
Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Switching, Protection, Measuring and Monitoring Devices
For the operating range from 16 A to 1600 A, the molded case circuit breaker ensures
the optimum overload and short-circuit protection. For new plants, the SENTRON 3VL
molded case circuit breakers with integrated communication are the best solution.
Recording of the measured values is an integrated component of the switch.
7 Compact and communication-capable
Compact dimensions and optimum com-
munication capability are the main features
of the SENTRON 3VL molded case circuit
breaker. The space-saving circuit breaker
is used for plant and motor protection, for
starter combinations or as a non-automatic
air circuit breaker, as required.
7 Flexible and comprehensive
The molded case circuit breaker is available
both with thermal-magnetic overcurrent
release (16 A to 630 A) and with electronic
overcurrent release (63 A to 1600 A), and
therefore supplies a wide-ranging product
spectrum in all application areas. Two inter-
nal series of accessories complete the prod-
uct portfolio.
Highlights
7 Universal communication solutions,
also in combination with the
SENTRON 3WL air circuit breaker
7 Thermal-magnetic or solid-state
tripping units ensure a wide-ranging
product spectrum in all application
areas
7 Flexibility and variable possibilities
for use with extensive accessories
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Circuit Breakers
3VL molded case circuit breakers up to 1600 A
Overview of components and accessory parts
Modular design of the circuit breaker with universally standardized accessories
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Withdrawable/plug-in base
Side walls for withdrawable version
Phase barriers
Flared front busbar connecting bars
Straight connecting bars
Circular conductor terminal for Al/Cu
Box terminal for Cu
Extended terminal cover
Standard terminal cover
Masking frame/cover frame for door cut-out
Motorized operating mechanism with or without spring energy store
Front-operated rotary operating mechanism
Door-coupling rotary operating mechanism
SENTRON 3VL circuit breakers
Internal accessories
Solid-state overcurrent trip unit LCD ETU
Solid-state overcurrent trip unit with communication function
Thermal/magnetic overcurrent trip unit
RCD module
Rear-accessible terminals flat and round
COM20/COM21 communication module to the PROFIBUS-DP/MODBUS RTU
Battery power supply with test function for solid-state trip unit
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Overview
Benefits when it comes to planning
Further operating range from 16 to 1600 A
Available for plant, generator and motor protection, for starter
combinations or as non-automatic air circuit breaker
Various licenses and international approvals permit almost
limitless use (IEC 60947-2, UL 489, CSA, NOM, CCC, GOST,
shipbuilding (GL, LRS, DNV, BV))
Universal and retrofittable accessories for all sizes
Universal communication concept with PROFIBUS-DP or
Modbus RTU
Customer-specific solutions available ex works
No derating to 50 C
Expanded selectivity with the 3VL circuit breaker can
be achieved simply and safely using the zone selective
interlocking (ZSI)
Benefits
Benefits in the control cabinet
Switching from high short-circuit currents despite limited
space requirement
Up to three difference breaking capacity 55/70/100 kA
available in one size
Simple mounting and operation
High flexibility through various range of accessories and
modular design
Added value in operation
High efficiency and reliability through constant quality
optimization
Fast and easy setting of parameters
Costs savings, productivity increases, higher availability
and flexibility through communication capability
Test possibilities for inspection and maintenance
(manual tester for electronic releases)
Field of application
Protection against overload and short-circuit protection for
plant, generators and motors. Also available for starter combi-
nation for motors or as non-automatic air circuit breaker
International standards and approvals
IEC 60947-2 / EN 60947-2 (VDE 0660-101)
IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1 (VDE 0660-100)
Isolating features according to IEC 60947-2 / EN 60947-2
(VDE 0660-107)
Disconnector unit features for stopping and deactivating in
case of emergency (main and EMERGENCY-STOP switch)
according to IEC 60204-1 / EN 60204-1 (VDE 0113-1)
Image shows possible attachment of internal accessories for 3VL 2 and 3VL 3
Undervoltage release
Shunt release
3 auxilliary switches
3 auxilliary switches
2 auxilliary switches +
alarm switch
2 auxilliary switches +
alarm switch
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3VL circuit breaker and communication module
Unlimited communication:
with the innovative COM20 and COM21 modules
For the economic and safe operation of the plant, transpar-
ency in energy distribution is the basic requirement and this
is satisfied completely with the COM20/21. By integrating the
modules, all ETU versions can communicate universally via
PROFIBUS/MODBUS.
Whether switch status, trigger cause, alarms, current measure-
ment, event log, switching cycles or device controls: The costs
and function-optimized COM20/21 reliably transmit all important
information so that there is transparency regarding the status of
your plant at all times.
Further benefits of the COM20/21 solution
Can be used universally even with the cheap ETU,
universal communication is possible
Easy installation through optimized ETU connection
Maximum flexibility thanks to smaller size for space
optimization in the control cabinet
Particularly uncomplicated, as no auxiliary and and
alarm switch wiring to the communication module
Increased plant availability through multi-family communication
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Electronic ETU release
COM20 PROFIBUS module
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complete with ZSI
Breaker Data Adapter (BDA)
BDA Plus with Ethernet interface
Browser-capable input and output device (e.g. notebook)
SENTRON 3WL
COM15 PROFIBUS module
2)
Breaker Status Sensor (BSS)
Electronic ETU release
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For a MODBUS connection the COM21 module is required.
2)
For a MODBUS connection the COM16 module is required.
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Measurement function Plus
ZSI module
Digital output module with relay contacts
Digital output module with relay contacts, configurable
Analog output module
Digital input module
Switch ES Power on PC
PLC e.g. SIMATIC S7
SIMATIC powerrate
SENTRON PAC
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Ethernet
CubicleBUS
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Technical specifications
Available
-- Not available
1)
Rated DC voltage applies only for circuit breakers with thermal-
magnetic release.
2)
At 240 V AC, 415 V AC and 525 V AC max. 5 % overvoltage,
at 440 V AC, 500 V AC and 690 V AC max. 10 % overvoltage,
at 250/500/600 V DC max. 5 % overvoltage.
3)
Rated current I
n
25 A.
4)
The maximum permitted DC voltage for each conducting path needs
to be taken into account for DC switching applications, see Technical
Information at www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/support;
Time constant t = 15 ms.
5)
The NEMA breaking capacity can be found on the rating plate of
each IEC circuit breaker.
Type VL160X/3VL1 VL160/3VL2 VL250/3VL3 VL400/3VL4 VL630/3VL5 VL800/3VL6 VL1250/3VL7 VL1600/3VL8
Molded case circuit breakers
3VL molded case circuit breakers up to 1600 A
Rated current I
n

at 50 C ambient temperature
A 16 ... 160 50 ... 160 200 ... 250 200 ... 400 315 ... 630 800 1000 ... 1250 1600
Number of poles 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
Rated operational voltage U
e
AC 50/60 Hz
DC
1)

V
V
690
500
690
600
690
600
690
600
690
600
690
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690
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690
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Electronic releases
Thermal-magnetic
Electronic LCD ETU/ETU
Communication-capable

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--

--

--

--

Switching capacity I
cu
/I
cs
RMS value according to IEC 60947-2
Standard switching capacity N
2)

Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
65/65
55/55
25/20
18/14
8/4
3)

65/65
55/55
25/20
25/20
12/6
65/65
55/55
25/20
25/20
12/6
65/65
55/55
35/26
25/20
15/8
65/65
55/55
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/65
55/55
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/35
55/28
35/26
25/20
20/10
65/35
55/28
35/26
25/20
20/10
Up to 250 V DC
4)

Up to 500 V DC
4)
Up to 600 V DC
4)

kA
kA
kA
30/30
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--
32/32
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--
32/32
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--
32/32
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--
30/30
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--
--
--
--
--
--
--
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--
--
NEMA breaking capacity
5)

Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
kA
kA
25
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3)

25
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25
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20
25
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25
20
25
20
25
20
High switching capacity H
2)

Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
100/75
70/70
42/32
30/23
12/6
3)

100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
12/6
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
12/6
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
15/8
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
20/10
100/75
70/70
50/38
40/30
20/10
100/50
70/35
50/38
40/30
30/15
100/50
70/35
50/38
40/30
30/15
Up to 250 V DC
4)

Up to 500 V DC
4)

Up to 600 V DC
4)

kA
kA
kA
30/30
30/30
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32/32
32/32
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32/32
32/32
--
32/32
32/32
--
30/30
30/30
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--
--
--
--
--
--
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--
--
NEMA breaking capacity
5)

Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
kA
kA
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12
3)

50
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50
12
50
20
50
30
50
30
50
30
50
30
Very high switching capacity L
2)

Up to 240 V AC
Up to 415 V AC
Up to 440 V AC
Up to 500/525 V AC
Up to 690 V AC
kA
kA
kA
kA
kA
--
--
--
--
--
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
12/6
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
12/6
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
15/8
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
20/10
200/150
100/75
75/50
50/38
20/10
200/100
100/50
75/50
50/38
35/17
200/100
100/50
75/50
50/38
35/17
Up to 250 V DC
4)

Up to 500 V DC
4)

Up to 600 V DC
4)

kA
kA
kA
--
--
--
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
32/32
30/30
30/30
30/30
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--
--
--
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--
--
--
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NEMA breaking capacity
5)

Up to 480 V AC
Up to 600 V AC
kA
kA
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75
12
75
12
75
20
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35
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Industry Sector
Building Technologies Division
Postfach 10 09 53
93009 REGENSBURG
GERMANY
www.siemens.com/lowvoltage
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